Top 10 Occupations by Education Level Different occupations need different types of training. Some require only on-the-job training, while others require an advanced degree. The jobs listed below are projected to be the top growing occupations by education level through 2017. Based on State of Arkansas’ 2016-2018 Short-term Occupational Projections Net Growth
High School or Less Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food Retail Salespersons Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Cashiers Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Personal Care Aides Waiters and Waitresses Office Clerks, General Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Associate Degree or Vocational Training Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Nursing Assistants Teacher Assistants Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Medical Assistants Computer User Support Specialists Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Registered Nurses General and Operations Managers Clergy Business Operations Specialists, All Other Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Accountants and Auditors Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Computer Systems Analysts Management Analysts
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